Next 1500 Predictions?

[Magnum]

I heard from a friend that the last 1500 had a remarkably smaller turnout and that there were guys walking around selling mags who went home with a full bag because things mellowed out. I know ammo isn't likely to be available in abundance any time soon because of the broader market, but how is the next 1500 looking according to those of you who have frequented it over the years? I didn't bother going because I expected a mad house, but if things are mellowing out I may go back. There are some new vendors that have increased my interest in being there as well.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Wait out the market. The break in the cycle will not be until August.

Build capital and get ready to buy later. Now you should be selling.

 

[redwingshooter]

Correct me if I'm wrong here but I think the next one will be in the Exhibition Hall, which is quite smaller than the South Pavilion. Being in the smaller venue there will be a lot of crammed people in there. I agree it will be mellowing out by then but I still think it will be pretty close quarters if you ask me.

 

[Rock River]

Yes the next one will be smaller and therefore the people will be packed in. I've usually skipped it and stuck with the January & March shows unless I'm just bored and feel like walking around.

 

[trophy hunter]

i`m just going to skip it and go to knob creek shoot instead.

 

[william]

I think people were going home with their bags o' mags because they're all trying to get 2-5x what the mags are worth and the number of people dumb enough to pay $50 for a thermold is dwindling. I went two days and most of the people I saw selling things at reasonable prices Friday were sold out when I went back Sunday.

 

[longbarrel]

i`m just going to skip it and go to knob creek shoot instead.

Definitely a better way to spend your money

 

[gds]

I got some pretty good buys on AR parts at the last one. Had to pay a little more than I would have before the panic . As far as the ammo situation , I don't know , I've never seen ammo hoarding like this .

 

[Hemingway]

I predict there will be a table of test tubes for sale, the same old books from the March 2002 show, some nazi crap, some overpriced guns and a weirdo claiming to be the official armorer of the U.S. Marshals.

But, man, those candied nuts are awesome! And the people that sell all the Lee reloading equipment are nice and price their stuff reasonably. And Raven is squared away.

 

[42769vette]

I think people were going home with their bags o' mags because they're all trying to get 2-5x what the mags are worth and the number of people dumb enough to pay $50 for a thermold is dwindling. I went two days and most of the people I saw selling things at reasonable prices Friday were sold out when I went back Sunday.

x2 This was the least crowded, and most enjoyable (on both sides of the table) 1500 in years

 

[xdmdude]

This was my first 1500 show and i had a great time. Got some cool stuff. I was unhappy with the glock selection. I hope its better next time. It seemed like any other pistol I would be interested in I found. Hope to meet more people.

 

[38special]

This was my first 1500 show and i had a great time. Got some cool stuff. I was unhappy with the glock selection. I hope its better next time. It seemed like any other pistol I would be interested in I found. Hope to meet more people.

Largely due to high demand. Glocks are sold out many places!


This 1500 was definitely not as busy as January, especially Sunday. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but was too busy selling stuff to look around and buy

 

[hunternjh]

It will be smaller, but i was shocked by the turnout. I got there early expecting a 2-3 hr wait and it only took about an hour. Maybe the jan show just scared everyone off!

 

[Popeye81]

It should be a nice show.At the last 1500 I picked up stuff that I wanted at reasonable prices and saw plenty more things that I wish I would of had the money for. All in all it was a great show.

 

[Pinchaser]

Wait out the market. The break in the cycle will not be until August.

Build capital and get ready to buy later. Now you should be selling.

This. You shouldn't be buying anything now. This is a time for selling. Stash your gun money and wait for the market to improve. I'm not sure we'll see any improvement in inventory by August, though. I expect the entire year of 2013 to be a bust.

 

[Gunaria]

Here's what my crystal ball says, 1000 rnds of AK ammos $350, .223 at .60cents a round, Pmags around $20ish and guns my ball get's all cloudy on.

 

[Chaplain45]

I made it to the January show but not to this one (didn't hear about it until too late). The ammo prices were very high.

 

[LP1]

I just go for the entertainment. Aside from that, time and money would be better spent doing a gun store tour.

I'm always amused when I see guys OCing a full size gun, without a magazine and with an orange zip tie through it. Am I the only one who is amused by this?

 

[danmdevries]

I just go for the entertainment. Aside from that, time and money would be better spent doing a gun store tour.

I'm always amused when I see guys OCing a full size gun, without a magazine and with an orange zip tie through it. Am I the only one who is amused by this?

Meh, I've been that guy. I don't OC per say, but last gunshow I went to I had my gun in a belt holster under a jacket, got ziptied at entry but eventually removed the jacket because I was warm.

 

[Trigger Time]

I predict a lot of body odor and crop dusting.
Prices ..... Will be lower but not back to normal because people will still be trying to sell to any remaining panic buyers.

I don't agree with the people who say to sell unless you really don't need something or you want to get something else. Who knows when the next nut job will go shooting again and then all the gun haters and morons who think its the guns fault will beat their drums around the fire again. Which will again drive people into a buying frenzy and price hike everything.